2008 Toyota Yaris vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 530 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Because 1990 Volvo 960 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Volvo 960. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Yaris, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Volvo 960 (267 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1990 Volvo 960 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Yaris | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Toyota | Volvo |
Model | Yaris | 960 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 204 HP |
Torque | 121 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |